Best Primary Schools in Peterborough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 60 schools across Peterborough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Peterborough has 60 primary schools, of which 3 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 50 rated Good — 88% of primary schools in Peterborough are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Peterborough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

60
Total schools
3
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
64.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
🥈 John Clare Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
🥉 St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
Primary
 Good 83 View school
4. Norwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Fulbridge Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
7. Brewster Avenue Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Dogsthorpe Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Oakdale Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Paston Ridings Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Nene Valley Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Northborough Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Newark Hill Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Castor CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. Bishop Creighton Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. Hampton Lakes Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Old Fletton Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. The Beeches Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Highlees Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Peterborough?
There are 60 primary schools in Peterborough, of which 3 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Peterborough?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Peterborough is Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Peterborough?
Primary and secondary school applications in Peterborough are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Peterborough council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Peterborough?
5% of primary schools in Peterborough are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 73% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.